Nothing is worse than having a tire fail on you, especially if it wasn’t that old to begin with. There are a lot of different factors that affect how long your tires are going to last. It helps if you start out on the right foot. Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros has some tips you can use.
Get All the Necessary Services with New Tires
Lots of people think that when they buy new tires, all they need to do is just have the tires installed and then they’re out of there. But it’s really important that brand-new tires start off properly. In order to do that, the tires and wheels need to be balanced. It’s also good if the wheels are properly aligned as well. Failing to do all of that when you get the new tires can cause uneven wear the very first time you drive the car.
Make Sure You’re Choosing the Right Tires
Tires are just tires, right? Not so much, really. There are all sorts of different types of tires, even for passenger vehicles, based on what you plan to do with the vehicle, how fast you’re planning to drive, and all sorts of other variables. The tires you put on your vehicle need to match up with the intended usage, or you might end up with big tire problems right away.
Watch How You Drive
Another variable you might not expect to be as important as it is involves your own driving habits. If you’re in the habit of driving fast, stopping just as fast, and generally being rough on your vehicle then that takes a toll on your car’s tires. And ultimately what you might see is at the very least reduced lifespan in your tires. You could very easily see your tires fail at some point sooner than they should.
Do Some of Your Own Tire Maintenance
Keeping your tires in good working order means doing a bit of maintenance on your own. It’s not a lot, but you do need to be consistent. First, make sure you’re having tire services done regularly, like wheel alignments, tire rotations, and wheel balancing. Second, just make sure you check your tire pressure every couple of weeks. Don’t rely on the TPMS to let you know the tires have lost pressure. Make sure you look at the tread, too, and take action if you’re seeing uneven wear.
Sullivan’s Auto Service & Tire Pros in Seaside, CA can help with all your tire and auto needs. Give us a call today to set up an appointment.